SB 64 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Requiring resolutions for constitutional amendments include language to be on official ballots

SB 64 requires the West Virginia Legislature to include specific ballot language - such as the amendment's title, summary, and description - in any legislative resolution proposing a constitutional amendment. This ensures voters see clear, standardized information about proposed changes on election ballots. Currently, if the Legislature omits this language, the Secretary of State fills the gap; this bill mandates it be included upfront. The bill directly affects voters, election officials, and the ballot content for constitutional amendment votes. It changes the process by making consistent ballot language a mandatory part of the legislative resolution, rather than an optional or later-added detail.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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